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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-22-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 131
Posted By achesley
Great info, writing all this down. :deal Thanks...

Great info, writing all this down. :deal Thanks millions for the info and Keep it coming. Have not been in the LA area since '68. San Diego to Long Beach since '64. Gonna be an experience for...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-22-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 131
Posted By achesley
San Diego to San Franciso

I'll be coming into Southern California on a Memories Ride in a week or so. Looking for info on the better roads that are running along the coast as much as possible and staying off the interstates...
Forum: Americas 05-22-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 440
Posted By achesley
[QUOTE=Tork;21461715]Just did a three day trip...

[QUOTE=Tork;21461715]Just did a three day trip back from Palm Springs/Palm Desert to Washington state .


Looks like a fun trip but further away from the coast than I want to travel.
Forum: Americas 05-21-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 440
Posted By achesley
I have a good set up where I keep a plastic...

I have a good set up where I keep a plastic bladder in the bottom of my tank bag with the tube and bite valve curled around the lid of the tank bag. Has worked really good for the past 5 years. Amen...
Forum: Americas 05-21-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 440
Posted By achesley
Okay you guys on the West Coast. What is the best...

Okay you guys on the West Coast. What is the best time to run up from San Diego to LA , traffic wise. Or, alternate routes to avoid the 5? And still kinda stay close to the Coast line. I plan to hang...
Forum: Ride reports 05-21-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,275
Posted By achesley
http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w536/triumph12...

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w536/triumph1212/GEDC0133_zpsbef13a96.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/triumph1212/media/GEDC0133_zpsbef13a96.jpg.html)

Grumpy, I went to your...
Forum: Ride reports 05-19-2013, 02:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,202
Posted By achesley
Loving your report and thoughts about the lands...

Loving your report and thoughts about the lands you crossed. Keep it coming. :clap:clap:clap
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-17-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7,993
Views: 774,435
Posted By achesley
Yes, it's the unit itself. After unplugging it,...

Yes, it's the unit itself. After unplugging it, the unit cooled off lots when I went back and checked later that day. Not a problem though. Just a learning curve on what the Montana can and can't do...
Forum: Ride reports 05-17-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,178
Posted By achesley
Thanks for the updates and beautiful history of...

Thanks for the updates and beautiful history of the area. Loved the two tone shorts on the one lady. ;-) Keep it coming, :clap:clap:clap
Forum: Ride reports 05-17-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,467
Posted By achesley
I was wondering just how bad the traffic is in...

I was wondering just how bad the traffic is in the LA area coming up from San Diego. Probably be coming up that route in a few weeks. Been about 45 years since I've been in that part of California. ...
Forum: Ride reports 05-17-2013, 03:13 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 45,385
Posted By achesley
:clap:clap:clap Great report and great pictures....

:clap:clap:clap Great report and great pictures. Thanks for the time and work to share your journey. :clap:clap:clap
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-17-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 7,993
Views: 774,435
Posted By achesley
Thanks Dave, Did set it up for that yesterday...

Thanks Dave,
Did set it up for that yesterday while setting up shortcuts also.
Also, on the leaving it attached to the bike's power , even though turned off, I looked at it and touched it after...
Forum: Americas 05-15-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 440
Posted By achesley
I was just looking at the Wunderweather radar and...

I was just looking at the Wunderweather radar and temps for the areas from Yuma to the mountains of California. Over 100 degrees at present. Gonna time that run for early morning for sure. :eek1
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-15-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7,993
Views: 774,435
Posted By achesley
With the unit turned off, it still shows ( ...

With the unit turned off, it still shows ( Battery Charge 100% ) and not completely off as if I would separate it from the bike power. The reason I don't put it on and ignition off circuit is...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-15-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 7,993
Views: 774,435
Posted By achesley
Did the master reset just a few minutes ago. Easy...

Did the master reset just a few minutes ago. Easy as pie and all reset. Will look into the short cut thing for fuel and motel info and straight back to map.
In near 15 years of using a GPS , have...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-15-2013, 02:39 AM
Replies: 7,993
Views: 774,435
Posted By achesley
Yes on wishing the Montana had buttons. With...

Yes on wishing the Montana had buttons. With gloves, it is easy to just barely miss the + or - . I still have two 276's but only one working. I use it on the KLR for local roaming as it goes to 1.2...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-13-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 7,993
Views: 774,435
Posted By achesley
Thanks for the info on the reset. I was hoping...

Thanks for the info on the reset. I was hoping for something else besides a master reset. But, looking like that's the only way to do it. I had already tried every thing else I've read on the...
Forum: Americas 05-13-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 440
Posted By achesley
Thanks for the info, the old 90 is the one I'm...

Thanks for the info, the old 90 is the one I'm after. That's all there was in the 60's. ;-)
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-13-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7,993
Views: 774,435
Posted By achesley
Reset the Ommeter

I tried a search and not getting any info. Does anyone know How to reset the Total Ometer? I can reset the Trip Ometer but the Total is not reseting.
Forum: Americas 05-12-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 440
Posted By achesley
thanks, will do. My last memory of the Salton...

thanks, will do. My last memory of the Salton Sea was in my '54 Ford that I had just replaced the windshield in at Camp Pendleton. Had the windows down and the heater on to keep the old Ford cool....
Forum: Ride reports 05-11-2013, 04:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,016
Posted By achesley
Great report! Not so good on Jill but it's gonna...

Great report! Not so good on Jill but it's gonna all be good in the end. On both my R11**GSs, I welded a 3/8" plate to keep it from lean so far over. My stops when loaded down were pretty comical...
Forum: Ride reports 05-11-2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 45,385
Posted By achesley
Sitting here grinning at memories due to the...

Sitting here grinning at memories due to the picture of your sprocket! Only once have I ever seen one as worn at that one was when I was working for a Yamaha/Kawasaki Shop and two German guys pulled...
Forum: Americas 05-11-2013, 03:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 440
Posted By achesley
If not too much of a hassle, I would love to go...

If not too much of a hassle, I would love to go by MCRD in San Diego , then up through Oceanside, Camp Pendleton, Long Beach's Ocean Blvd. and past where the old Navy base was. Just a memories...
Forum: Americas 05-10-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 440
Posted By achesley
Old US 90 and 80 from Texas to San Diego,CA then up to Washington.

Hope to retrace my old route of driving from South Louisiana to Southern California next month. Would like to stay as close to the old US 90 and 80 roads as possible. Even though I know parts have...
Forum: Ride reports 05-10-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,953
Posted By achesley
:clap:clap Thanks for taking us along with you on...

:clap:clap Thanks for taking us along with you on your trip down memory lane Doc. Always nice to visit old friends and class mates. I hope to roam on a path I use to run from S. Louisiana to San...
Forum: Ride reports 05-10-2013, 02:16 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,178
Posted By achesley
:clap:clap:clap Love the travel stories and...

:clap:clap:clap Love the travel stories and pictures from that part of Europe. Thanks for the work of sharing your travels. Keep it coming. :clap:clap:clap
Forum: Ride reports 05-08-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,119
Posted By achesley
Enjoying reading your comments on the parts of...

Enjoying reading your comments on the parts of the country you are traveling though. Brings back many memories, some start at 20 years ago and progress to last Summer. Was smiling about your...
Forum: Ride reports 05-08-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,818
Posted By achesley
Thanks for taking us along with your ride. As per...

Thanks for taking us along with your ride. As per Key West and the Eastern Coast of Florida. Hmmmmmm! That's all I got to say. Course I was 68 years old when I rode down there and had done service...
Forum: Ride reports 05-03-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 205,301
Posted By achesley
Lovin' your report and pictures. Like the way...

Lovin' your report and pictures. Like the way you have a bit of history about the area you traveled. And, thank you for the time and work to bring this to us. Also, just love KLR travel stories....
Forum: Ride reports 05-01-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 62,527
Posted By achesley
:clap:clap:clap Super great pics and super great...

:clap:clap:clap Super great pics and super great story telling. Love the reports from that part of the world. I agree with your idea of the right bike for the right job, when possible. LOL! Spent 8...
Forum: Ride reports 04-27-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 52,938
Posted By achesley
:clap:clap:clap Great pictures of a beautiful...

:clap:clap:clap Great pictures of a beautiful land and it's people. Thanks for sharing. Love checking in every few days to see what you have brought to us. :clap:clap:clap
Forum: Ride reports 04-23-2013, 02:58 AM
Replies: 4,653
Views: 2,515,873
Posted By achesley
Walter, You and Terri really put a lot of...

Walter,
You and Terri really put a lot of wear and tear on your bikes this last summer. I'm sure the both of you are having to do quite a rebuild to get things back in shape. I'm fairly sure it's...
Forum: Ride reports 04-17-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,794
Posted By achesley
great report and thanks for sharing. If all the...

great report and thanks for sharing. If all the cards line up, I plan on doing what remains of the old 90/80 route to California this summer. Old memories of driving it in my '54 Ford in '64. :lol3 ...
Forum: Ride reports 04-10-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 52,938
Posted By achesley
:clap:clap:clap Fantastic Photos and Story....

:clap:clap:clap Fantastic Photos and Story. Thanks so much for sharing your trip. The only way many of us will ever get to see this part of the country. :clap:clap:clap
Forum: Ride reports 04-06-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,477
Posted By achesley
:lol3:lol3:lol3 Heck, mine just did cross 32,000...

:lol3:lol3:lol3 Heck, mine just did cross 32,000 miles after 13 years. It's a keeper for sure for what I do down here.
Forum: Ride reports 04-06-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 24,093
Posted By achesley
Just Fantastic! Live it guy. And, I think you...

Just Fantastic! Live it guy. And, I think you had the Bandit loaded just right. :lol3 Should of seen my load a few years back when headed for Canada ( Uh, didn't have near you troubles at the...
Forum: Ride reports 04-06-2013, 02:13 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,477
Posted By achesley
Enjoying the pictures Donnie. Just love the old...

Enjoying the pictures Donnie. Just love the old buildings.
I understand on ride reports, a pain to keep up on the road and too many other things more fun to do when getting home. Plus , don't...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-30-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,681
Posted By achesley
Petit in French is Small or Little. Pronounced...

Petit in French is Small or Little. Pronounced Pee Teet Jean is Pronounced Jon like combining J and on together.

as the story refers to the small girl that dressed as a cabin boy and...
Forum: Ride reports 03-26-2013, 04:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,773
Posted By achesley
So many thanks for sharing this ride report. Love...

So many thanks for sharing this ride report. Love seeing other countries through travel stories and pictures. Especially the local ladies :evil Again > Thank You. :clap:clap:clap
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-25-2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,949
Posted By achesley
Thanks for sharing your trip. LOL Key West hmm ...

Thanks for sharing your trip. LOL Key West hmm made my first trip there a few years back. Drove down, rode around, Drove out. Just more crowd that I care for at my stage in life. ;-) Glad I went...
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